W.J. Francis 1963. 86. Journal. July 20. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. thp first photo at 1245. Light meter reading f/11 at 1/100 sec. 1402. Took movie shot of Orange family at water hole, 38 mm Nikon lens 50', between f5.6 and f/8 with Kodachrome II film. 1420 Made instrument check and ended obs. July 21. Strawberry Canyon, Alameda Co. 1240. Serviced instruments in Be- havin Lab. pen, left trickle of water running and scattered 1 can of pigeon grains plus 1 can of hen chow. -1400 Left home by car for McMillan Ranch, mileage 42787, and arrived at 1845, mileage 43026. July 22. McMillan Ranch, San Luis Obispo County, Calif. 0800 Pro- ceeded to blind near Marion Spring, readjusted loose coverings and rigged awning. Began observations at 0844, ended 1040. Lark Sparrow, Brown Towhee, California Thrasher, House Finch, Mourning Dove, and